Taconic is 4-0 against Central since May of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Taconic Thunder will head out on the road to take on the Central Golden Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Taconic never let their opponents score. They blew past East Longmeadow 7-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for Taconic.
Quentin Christopher was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Christopher was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Christian Salzarulo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Gavin O'Donnell, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Central took care of business in their home opener on Tuesday (and then some). They were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over Agawam.
Taconic was able to grind out a solid victory over Central when the teams last played back in April of 2023, winning 4-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Taconic since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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